Assessing Military Technology: Effectiveness Is the Metric That Matters

It is clear that effectiveness is a crucial metric when it comes to making informed decisions about investments in warfighting technologies. This presentation underscores the importance of using wargame modeling software to assess the effectiveness of military technologies, especially in the context of potential conflicts with advanced adversaries. Early-stage analysis and scenario flexibility are key to making informed resource allocation decisions.

Key points discussed in this presentation are as follows:

• Measuring Effectiveness:  The need to measure the effectiveness of warfighting technologies. This involves assessing how well different combinations of aircraft, weapons, sensors, and tactics perform across various mission scenarios.
• Utilizing Wargame Modeling Software:  Using wargame modeling software as a tool to evaluate the effectiveness of these technology combinations. This software allows for the simulation of various scenarios, enabling analysts to assess how well different systems work together.
• Range of Adversaries:  An analysis that extends to a range of adversaries, specifically near-peer and peer adversaries. This suggests a focus on preparing for conflicts with technologically advanced opponents.
• Early-Stage Analysis:  An analysis that occurs at an early stage of technology development. This is critical for making timely decisions about resource allocation. By evaluating technologies before they are fully developed, decision-makers can allocate resources more effectively and prioritize the most promising technologies.
• Scenario Flexibility:  The ability to quickly build scenarios and modify existing systems. This flexibility allows for rapid adaptation to changing circumstances and ensures that the modeling and analysis remain relevant.